·Craig (Stacy) Stites, Sophie, Will, and Stella Stites in the loss of their stepfather and grandfather Max Nimmo.

·David (Judy) Staggs and Mike (Susan) McFerran in the loss of their cousin Susie Eacret.

·Wanda (Bob) Blanchfill and Jill (David) Crowell in the loss of their brother and uncle Dick Childers.

‘TOWN HALL” TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF

﻿THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

For over 40 years, there have been debates in the highest levels of the united Methodist Church over the issue of human sexuality, in particular how we should view homosexuality, gay marriage, and the ordination of gay persons. In 2016, the General Conference (Methodism’s highest legislative body) appointed a Commission on the Way Forward to develop a plan to submit to a special General Conference on February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis.

This Sunday, September 16, at 3:00 p.m. in Roebuck Chapel, Revs. Bud Reeves and Dane Womack will present the proposals of the Commission, the current state of the debate, and what might happen at General Conference in February.

Come hear what the future may hold for our beloved denomination.

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 16

8:30 am Roebuck Chapel Worship

8:45 am Holy Grounds, Narthex

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Sanctuary Worship

11:00 am Connexion Worship, 3rd Floor Loft

12:15 pm Acolyte Training, 2nd flr Movie Theater

3:00 pm Town Hall, Roebuck Chapel

4:30 pm Red Shield Diner, Salvation Army

5:00 pm Youth, Loft

5:00 pm Executive Team Meeting, Friends Class

7:30 pm Men’s Football Watch Party, Stites’ Home

Monday, September 17

12:30 pm Staff Lunch, Aldersgate Room

2:00 pm Staff Meeting, Conference Room

6:00 pm Women’s Bible Study, Friends Class

6:30 pm Boy Scouts, Room 300

Tuesday, September 18

1:30 pm UMW Circle: Hannah-Elizabeth, Friends Class

7:00 pm UMW Unit Meeting, Aldersgate Room

Wednesday, September 19

9:15 am Women’s Bible Study, Aldersgate Room

10:00 am Prayer Group, Prayer Room, 2nd Floor

10:00 am Ladybells Practice

3:30 pm Youth Open Loft

3:30 pm Children’s Choir

5:30 pm Holy Communion, Roebuck Chapel

5:45 pm Shared Dinner, Narthex

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Life Groups, Various Rooms

7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 20

7:00 am Youth Breakfast Club, Chick Fil-A

10:00 am Knitters & Knotters, Narthex

12:00 pm UMM Bible Study/Lunch, Friends Classroom

Friday, September 21

6:30 am UMM Bible Study Breakfast, Friends Class

10:00 am Pacesetters, Aldersgate Room

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